Chocolate Plum Thumbprints

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped dried plum
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate morsel
• 1 cup margarine
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup water

Directions

1. 1

   In medium saucepan, combine dried plums, sugar and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

3. 3

   Stir in walnuts and chocolate morsels.

4. 4

   Set aside.

5. 5

   In large mixing bowl, beat margarine with electric mixer until softened.

6. 6

   Add brown sugar; beat until smooth.

7. 7

   In seperate bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt.

8. 8

   Gradually add flour mixture to margarine mixture, beating until well combined.

9. 9

   Stir in milk and oats.

10. 10

    Shape into 1 1/4 balls.

11. 11

    Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

12. 12

    Press down center of each ball with thumb.

13. 13

    Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.

14. 14

    Spoon about 1 teaspoon dried plum mixture into center of each cookie.

15. 15

    Bake for 2 to 3 minutes more.

16. 16

    Let stand 1 minute before removing to wire racks.